dasheen

noun

1. edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants

   noun.plant

   Synonyms cocoyam eddo taro

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves

   noun.plant

   Synonyms colocasia esculenta dalo taro taro plant

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. tropical starchy tuberous root

   noun.food

   Synonyms cocoyam edda taro taro root

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. A tropical aroid (of the genus <i>Caladium</i>, syn. <i>Colocasia</i>) having an edible farinaceous root. It is related to the taro and to the tanier, but is much superior to it in quality and is as easily cooked as the potato. It is a staple food plant of the tropics, being prepared like potatoes, and has been introduced into the Southern United States.

   noun

   Source: webster1913